The popularity of Puerto Plata as a property hotspot continues to grow, according to TheMoveChannel.com's latest At a Glance report. The infographic, which compares the Dominican Republic property market in the past 12 months to two years ago, shows that the city is now the most sought-after location among buyers.

Some Haitian immigrants say they were deported, while others say they left because they felt unsafe, after the Dominican Republic imposed a June deadline for them to register as citizens. The Organization of American States is evaluating the deportation claims. Al Jazeera's Adam Raney reports.

Puerto Plata dominates demand for Dominican Republic property, TheMoveChannel.com’s latest At a Glance reveals. The infographic, which charts activity on the portal over the last 12 months, shows that Puerto Plata is the most popular place on the island, accounting for over three-quarters of enquiries.

Global property investment could top $1 trillion this year, according to Cushman & Wakefield. The firm’s latest International Investment Atlas reports that the global property investment market saw a “modest” 6 per cent rise in activity over the court of 2012, with volumes up to US$929billion.

Not content with already being the top tourism destination in the Caribbean with 4.6 million visitors in 2012, the President of the Dominican Republic has set an ambitious goal of attracting 10 million visitors annually by 2022 and is looking east to China to realize it.